The Lake Malawi National Park in Malawi, south eastern Africa, is the first freshwater national park in the world. Located at Cape Maclear, towards the southern end of Lake Malawi, this National Park was made to protect fish and aquatic habitats. The Malawi government has made laws to protect the park and its management is under the Department of National Parks and Wildlife.
Hundreds of species of endemic aquatic animals live in these waters. The fish called mbuna, found abundantly in these waters is an important example of biological evolution. Lake Malawi is not connected to other water bodies. As a result of this isolation, its fishes have evolved into many different forms and species.
The mountains of the park are filled with animal and birds. Animals like baboons, antelope, hyrax and birds such as fish eagles, cormorants and hamerkops are found in the Lake Malawi National Park. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
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